Dec 2, 2025
After eight years in the Navy, Quinn Thompson missed the camaraderie and sense of purpose, so he traded a desk job for radiology, building a new mission helping patients with imaging at Penn State Health.
Oct 7, 2025
A chance job as a front office greeter changed everything. Encouraged to explore radiology, Erin Schaffner found her calling as a radiologic technologist, combining compassion, science and service through every procedure she performs.
May 22, 2025
Being able to watch my children grow up has been the best part of a career I’ve always loved,” says Lisa Duncan, LPN — a nurse and proud mom.
Mar 6, 2025
As a teenager, Alex Blackwood developed a passion for emergency medical care and once considered a career as a trauma surgeon. “But when I was going to Penn State Berks, […]
Jan 22, 2025
Every day Penn State alumni bring the energy and passion for helping others from their college days to their roles at Penn State Health. We’re proud to highlight three medical […]
Nov 5, 2024
There’s a running joke in the Emergency Department at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center. If something is going haywire or if there’s a rush of patients bursting through […]
Aug 7, 2024
Changing lives, finding fulfillment: Penn State Health certified medical assistants reveal rewards of their careers When Kayla Bomgardner graduated from Annville-Cleona High School in 2019, she was uncertain about her […]
Jul 31, 2024
Discover how Elizabeth Kendall’s 33-year pharmacy career at Penn State Health showcases teamwork, flexibility and professional growth.
Jun 7, 2024
Discover how Penn State Health embraces personal expression through vibrant scrub caps. Meet our team and see how you can make a difference.
May 10, 2024
Three St. Joseph Medical Center nurses share relate why they entered the profession and how the medical center supports nursing.
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